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Elementary School Counselor School Year 2022-2023

Employer
Anglo-American School of Moscow
Location
Moscow, Russia
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Elementary Education Teacher, Support Staff, School Guidance Counselor
Grade Level
Elementary School
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Job Details

opening for the 2022-2023 School Year

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION

General Description

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • BA or MA in counseling, with a teaching credential
  • PYP training
  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience within the PYP is preferred
  • Previous counseling experience in an Elementary school is preferred
  • Leadership qualities, advocate for students, collaborator, motivated, organized and a team player

Core Duties :

Curriculum Leadership
  • Lead the articulation of the PSE curriculum Pre-K to Grade Five; as well as across divisions with the support of the ES leadership team
  • Collaborate with a team of ES teachers to develop articulation of the PSE curriculum and its integration with other subject areas/units of inquiry
  • Develop a respectful, collegial and collaborative relationship with Leadership to further support the social, emotional and behavioral program of the school
  • Collaborate with the PYP coordinator to ensure articulation of common vision throughout ES
  • Understand and communicate the written curriculum and keep up to date with PSE curricular developments within the IB
  • Prepare and facilitate classroom lessons based on our school's expectations for classroom instruction, prioritizing inquiry, integration and the PYP philosophy
  • Integrate ISCA standards

Best practice and collaboration
  • Support and guide teachers in helping students in their personal and social development and in the early identification of student problems
  • Collaborate with stakeholders (both inside and outside school) to develop and implement responsive educational programs that support the achievement of goals for every student
  • Understand and promote best practices: integrating PSE and ISCA standards in units of inquiry and promoting the learner profile, PYP attitudes, etc.
  • Support teacher teams in planning for PSE instruction
  • Model, team-teach and provide instructional strategy support to teacher/Instructional Assistant groups and individuals in teaching PSE and developing the whole child
  • Consult with and implement professional development for educators, parents and staff regarding children's needs

Advocating for students' personal and educational needs
  • Provide orientation for new students and their families as well as transition guidance and support for leaving students and families
  • Provide counseling to students about coping with difficult personal and family problems
  • Provide counseling to students in terms of increasing self-awareness and developing positive self-concept
  • Provide action plans to assist students and involve teachers in supportive action as deemed necessary
  • Serve as ES Lead Child Protection Officer, liaising with Designated Safeguarding Leads and acting as first contact to support students
  • Inform teachers with appropriate information on circumstances with students
  • Work with the teacher leaders and homeroom teachers to provide an effective support system

System change and organization
  • Meet weekly with ES Administration to plan events and discuss issues of importance
  • Lead the Child Study Team process through scheduling meetings, collating of needed documents, creating of the agenda and facilitating the meeting.
  • Requires some work during AAS calendar breaks
  • Lead the development of class lists; facilitate gathering and analysis of feedback around placement from identified stakeholders
  • May collaborate as a member of the AAS Emergency Response Team
  • Maintain accurate student records as related to student personal social development
  • Collaborate with teams to assess the school programs for systematic barriers to academic and social success
  • Coordinate with the Admissions Office and Student Support Services (SSS) to read, collate important notes to be referenced, and to evaluate student admissions documents/records as a first step to the admissions process, after SSS approval, and to determine best class placement upon admission.
  • Work with the Admissions Office to transition new and departing students; assists with updating student information files
  • Work with the teachers to gather and send leaving students' recommendations to their next school; support outgoing students with proctoring placement tests (as needed)
  • Meet and coordinate monthly with school wide counseling team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Dedication to implementing and fulfilling the AAS Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Priorities
  • Ability to build professional relationships, develop trust with all constiuents- students, parents, colleagues and community members.
  • Ongoing positive interactions with students, staff, and parents
  • Proficient in using technology tools and systems. Familiarity with Powerschool student information system as an admissions and records entry tools is preferred
  • Characteristics
    • Effective communication skills
    • Visionary
    • Flexible
    • Knowledgeable
    • Positive outlook
    • Collaborator
    • Learner
    • Listener

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Company

The Anglo-American School of Moscow (AAS) is an independent non-profit, co-educational day school for English-speaking children of American, British and Canadian diplomats, as well as diplomats from other countries, members of the international business community, and Russian nationals. Founded in 1949 in the Press Room of the British Embassy, AAS today is located in a purpose-built, modern campus in a lovely, wooded area of Northwest Moscow, 12 miles from Red Square. Our Strategic Plan is forward-thinking focused on the learning experiences for our students that will prepare them each for what comes next in their chosen next path.  

AAS is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the International Baccalaureate Organization. Accreditation demonstrates the high-quality education offered at AAS exceeds the high standards set out by these institutions, preparing our students to excel in their further education at schools and universities worldwide. In addition, AAS is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the Central and Eastern European Schools Association.

AAS offers a unique professional experience in a warm, supportive, and internationally diverse environment. We strive to help our students, and staff reach their greatest potential, to meet high professional and personal standards, and to contribute to the vitality of the School.

At AAS, safeguarding children is always our top priority. All candidate finalists undergo a background check and sign a child protection agreement.

We hire directly via online interviews.  AAS seeks dedicated educators with:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education / specialty area,
  • Minimum of two or more years of full-time, full-year experience in the area to be taught/specialty (five or more years preferred)
  • Certification

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, employee wellness program, and a mission-centered, collaborative  professional environment.

Company info
Website
Telephone
72314488
Location
Ulitsa Beregovaya 1
 Moscow
Russia
125367
RU
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